MBMA District Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

The Meghalaya Basin Management Agency (MBMA) is hiring 5 District Research Fellows (MDRF) on a contract basis. If you have a Bachelor's degree in social sciences, humanities, public policy, statistics, data analytics, geoinformation, natural sciences, or any related field with 3 years of relevant experience, you can apply. The salary is Rs. 50,000 per month and the last date to apply online is 25 May 2026.

MBMA District Research Fellow (MDRF) Recruitment 2026 - 5 Posts

The Meghalaya Basin Management Agency (MBMA), working on behalf of the Planning Department, Government of Meghalaya, has invited online applications for 5 District Research Fellow positions on contractual basis. The selected fellows will be posted across five districts of Meghalaya — East Jaintia Hills, East Khasi Hills, South Garo Hills, South West Khasi Hills, and West Garo Hills. Selection is done through a written/technical test followed by a personal interview held in Shillong.

Vacancy Details

• District Research Fellows (MDRF): 5 posts

Place of Posting (one fellow per district):

• East Jaintia Hills
• East Khasi Hills
• South Garo Hills
• South West Khasi Hills
• West Garo Hills

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• You must have a Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields: Social Sciences, Humanities, Public Policy, Statistics, Data Analytics & Geoinformation, Natural Sciences, or any other interdisciplinary degree.
• You must have relevant social sector experience.

Experience

• You should have 3 years of experience working with state, central, or CSR-funded programs (implementation side).
• Experience in research writing will be preferred.

Essential Skills

• Good written and verbal communication
• Computer knowledge — MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 45 years
• No specific minimum age mentioned in the notification

Salary

• You will get a fixed monthly emolument of Rs. 50,000 per month.
• This is a consolidated salary for the contract duration.

Contract Duration: The initial contract is for 1 year. It may be renewed based on your performance and the continuation of the project.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in 2 stages:

1. Written / Technical Test: Covers Subject Matter Knowledge, General Knowledge, Reasoning, English, and Computer Knowledge.
2. Personal Interview: Held only at Shillong.

Note: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the written test or interview. MBMA may also conduct an additional skill test if required. If you are already employed, you must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) when called for the interview.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official MBDA website at www.mbda.gov.in to read the full advertisement and terms of reference.
2. Open the official Google Form application link provided in the notification.
3. Fill in your personal, educational, and experience details in the online form.
4. Upload the supporting documents as required by the form.
5. Submit the form before 5:00 PM on 25 May 2026.
6. Only online applications will be accepted — no other mode of application is allowed.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 11 May 2026
• Online Application Start: 11 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 25 May 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
• Written Test / Interview Date: To be announced (held in Shillong)

• Conduct field-level research and data collection in the assigned district of Meghalaya
• Support implementation of state, central, and CSR-funded development programs at the district level
• Prepare research reports, case studies, and policy briefs on social sector schemes
• Coordinate with district administration, block officials, and community stakeholders
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data using statistical and data analytics tools
• Monitor program outcomes and document best practices for replication
• Assist the Planning Department in evidence-based decision-making for basin development